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UK politics
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

'Ireland is a stand-out laggard on climate action' - taxpayers face bill of up to 26bn bill for government failures on targets

Ireland is projected to incur significant penalties for failing to comply with EU emissions targets, possibly costing between €10-€26bn.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Revealed: Forecasts of greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels soar in Trump's first 100 days

Trump's push for increased fossil fuel drilling contradicts environmental goals and worsens emissions forecasts, despite initial regulations under previous administration.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Australia's biggest industrial polluter receives millions in carbon credits despite rising emissions

Chevron's Gorgon gas plant received carbon credits while emissions rose, highlighting flaws in Australia's climate safeguard mechanism.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

CO2 emissions from new North Sea drilling sites would match 30 years' worth from UK households

Proposed North Sea oil and gas fields may emit carbon equivalent to three decades of UK household emissions, raising climate change concerns.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Used like taxis': Soaring private jet flights drive up climate-heating emissions

Private jet usage has caused a 50% increase in climate-heating emissions from 2019 to 2023, emphasizing the need to address emissions from the wealthy.
SF politics
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 months ago

Buying or selling a home in Berkeley? If it's not energy-efficient, it could cost you

Berkeley may mandate emissions-efficient upgrades for small building sales to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

'Ireland is a stand-out laggard on climate action' - taxpayers face bill of up to 26bn bill for government failures on targets

Ireland is projected to incur significant penalties for failing to comply with EU emissions targets, possibly costing between €10-€26bn.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Revealed: Forecasts of greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels soar in Trump's first 100 days

Trump's push for increased fossil fuel drilling contradicts environmental goals and worsens emissions forecasts, despite initial regulations under previous administration.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Australia's biggest industrial polluter receives millions in carbon credits despite rising emissions

Chevron's Gorgon gas plant received carbon credits while emissions rose, highlighting flaws in Australia's climate safeguard mechanism.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

CO2 emissions from new North Sea drilling sites would match 30 years' worth from UK households

Proposed North Sea oil and gas fields may emit carbon equivalent to three decades of UK household emissions, raising climate change concerns.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Used like taxis': Soaring private jet flights drive up climate-heating emissions

Private jet usage has caused a 50% increase in climate-heating emissions from 2019 to 2023, emphasizing the need to address emissions from the wealthy.
SF politics
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 months ago

Buying or selling a home in Berkeley? If it's not energy-efficient, it could cost you

Berkeley may mandate emissions-efficient upgrades for small building sales to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
#china
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The global battle against the climate crisis needs China. I am going to Beijing, and that's what I'll tell them | Ed Miliband

The UK must take global leadership in climate action despite contributing only 1% of global emissions.
Coronavirus
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Analysis shows that China's emissions are dropping due to renewables

China leads in renewable energy capacity but still faces fossil fuel growth; recent emissions decline hints at potential shifts in energy use.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The global battle against the climate crisis needs China. I am going to Beijing, and that's what I'll tell them | Ed Miliband

The UK must take global leadership in climate action despite contributing only 1% of global emissions.
Coronavirus
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Analysis shows that China's emissions are dropping due to renewables

China leads in renewable energy capacity but still faces fossil fuel growth; recent emissions decline hints at potential shifts in energy use.
#environmental-policy
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Dems push to pump brakes on Gov. Kathy Hochul's 'nearly impossible' electric truck rule

State lawmakers seek to delay Hochul's emissions-free truck rule due to industry challenges.
Proposed delay aims for realistic compliance timelines amid infrastructure issues.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Dems push to pump brakes on Gov. Kathy Hochul's 'nearly impossible' electric truck rule

State lawmakers seek to delay Hochul's emissions-free truck rule due to industry challenges.
Proposed delay aims for realistic compliance timelines amid infrastructure issues.
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Hyperscale sustainability is looking like a Hail Mary

Faced with surging demand, Big Tech's environmental sustainability pledges appear more like a last-ditch effort, especially as emissions rise with AI adoption.
NYC startup
fromWashington Post
3 months ago

Ukraine war raised flight emissions by 1% as planes rerouted, study says

Due to the ongoing war in Ukraine, flight path diversions are significantly increasing aviation carbon emissions, worsening the climate crisis, according to a recent study.
Science
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